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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.02, 320.03 and 176.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.02, 320.03 and 176.63 is: 243.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.02 : 320.03 = 176.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.02/320.03 = 176.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.02x = 320.03 × 176.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.02x = 56,526.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,526.90/232.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.63

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